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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,417, 327,635.76 and 129,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,417, 327,635.76 and 129,987.76 is: 179,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,417 : 327,635.76 = 129,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,417/327,635.76 = 129,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,417x = 327,635.76 × 129,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,417x = 42,588,638,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588,638,538.30/237,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,383.27

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